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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Cooperation among the global Muslim business community is essential to strengthening its collective capacity and positioning it as a real potent economic force, said Global Muslim Business Forum president Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal Rawther.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia exports more than RM33 billion worth of rubber and rubber-based products annually, driven by research and development (R&D) technologies developed by the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Fitch Learning has completed its acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions (MALS) and the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), strengthening its position as a global provider of financial training and professional certifications.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance sector ends 2025 with resilience and underlying fragility.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise the e-invoice exemption threshold from RM500,000 to RM1 million beginning 2026 would ease the compliance costs and administrative burden for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aim to reduce compliance costs to up to 1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) as part of the civil service reform agenda is in line with international standards, including those of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), together with other Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs), is committed to driving the 10 Bumiputera Champions initiative to create 10 companies, each with a market capitalisation or enterprise value of at least RM500 million by 2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Homegrown “kombucha” or fermented tea producer WonderBrew aims to double production in 2026 as it scales up innovation and outlined its strategy to extend its footprint across Southeast Asia, founder and chief executive officer Joseph Poh said.
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.
